Join a leading fintech company thatâs democratizing finance for all.
Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.
As we continue to build...
Weâre seeking curious thinkers looking to co-author the next chapters of our story. Joining now means helping shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future.
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The preferred location for this position is in or around Robinhood's offices in Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Lake Mary, FL, or Westlake, TX with in-office work capabilities, as may be required by management. Remote work in limited geographies within the U.S. may be considered.
As a Financial Crimes, Quality Assurance (QA) Senior Associate, youâll perform QA case reviews, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and supporting documentation, prepared by our AML investigators. Youâll review a diverse range of red flags and unusual activity across our business, and may also conduct QA reviews of vendor resources.
What youâll do day-to-day:
- Perform QA reviews of cases in progress or completed by AML Investigators
- Perform detailed reviews of investigations documentation including: draft SARs, supporting documentation, and underlying transactional data, as required
- Review diverse potentially suspicious activity across Robinhood entities including the broker-dealers (Robinhood Financial/Robinhood Securities) and Money Services Businesses (i.e. Robinhood Crypto and Robinhood Money)
- Provide detailed feedback to AML Investigators to improve casework and see feedback through completion
- Contribute to the improvement of the QA Program by enhancing policies, procedures, and job aids
- Conduct reviews and oversight of vendor work
About you:
- Bachelorâs Degree in relevant field
- 3+ years working at a broker-dealer, cryptocurrency institution, other financial institution, or related financial services consulting experience
- 3+ years in AML investigations, including drafting SARs
- 1+ years of AML QA and/or QC experience
- Knowledge of AML regulations and applicable rules (i.e. BSA, FinCEN, NYDFS), especially relating to virtual currencies
- Familiarity with regulations relevant to broker-dealers including: Bank Secrecy Act, PATRIOT ACT, KYC requirements, as well as an understanding of applicable broker-dealer regulations (Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Regulation T, etc.) and products
- Outstanding data analysis skills for investigative purposes
- Keen attention to detail, organization, and operational improvements, including gap identification and root-cause analysis capabilities
Bonus points:
- Crypto-specific investigative work experience and knowledge of blockchain analysis across various crypto products
- Crypto compliance certifications (CCI, CTCE, CCFC, Reactor, KYT)
- ACAMS certified
- Passed the SIE or hold FINRA Series license(s)
- Experience with Actimize and/or Nasdaq SMARTS Trade Surveillance system
- Experience conducting oversight of vendors
- Experience in a project lead or mentorship capacity
The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhoodâs equity plan.
US Zone 1: $89000 - $105000
US Zone 2: $75000 - $88000
US Zone 3: $68000 - $80000
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Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. You can view comp zones for our US office locations in the table below. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Office locations (by comp zone)
US Zone 1: Menlo Park, NYC, Seattle, Washington DC
US Zone 2: Denver, Westlake (Dallas), Chicago
US Zone 3: Lake Mary
Weâre looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If youâre ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our missionâweâd love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
Robinhood promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review Robinhood's Privacy Policy please visit Robinhood - US Applicant Privacy Policy. If you are an an applicant located in the UK or EEA, please visit the Robinhood UK/EEA Applicant Privacy Policy.
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